Biden’s Tarnished Legacy
He failed to grasp both the political moment and the essential mission of his presidency.
The Agony of Texting With Men
Many guys are bad at messaging their friends back—and it might be making them more lonely.
Public Health Can’t Stop Making the Same Nutrition Mistake
Telling Americans what food is healthy doesn’t mean they will listen.
Climate Models Can’t Explain What’s Happening to Earth
Global warming is moving faster than the best models can keep a handle on.
A Virtual Cell Is a ‘Holy Grail’ of Science. It’s Getting Closer.
Large language models may unlock a new and valuable type of research.
Why ‘Late Regime’ Presidencies Fail
The coalition collapse that doomed Biden follows a grim precedent set by another Democratic leader: Jimmy Carter.
World War I in Photos: The Western Front, Part I
In 1914, the German Army sought a swift decisive victory over France, invading from the north. The plan failed, leading to a years-long bloody stalemate where millions of soldiers braved horrific conditions fighting for mere yards of territory.
Why We Celebrate When Copyright Expires
Every January 1 in the Books department, we like to make an extra toast for a concurrent holiday: Public Domain Day.
The Saint America Needs Now
Kindness has become countercultural. Perhaps Saint Francis can help.
Americans Need to Party More
We’re not doing it as much as we used to. You can be the change we need.
How the Ivy League Broke America
The meritocracy isn’t working. We need something new.
Dear Therapist: I Was the Other Woman
I know I sound naive, but this wasn’t like a “normal” affair.
Photos of the Week: Siberian Tiger, Frosty Foliage, Snowball Fight
A snow-and-ice festival in northern China, destructive wildfires in Los Angeles, Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas celebrations in Addis Ababa, an oil spill off the cost of Crimea, and much more
How Sherlock Holmes Broke Copyright Law
Adaptations of Holmes stories are exploding now that the detective is in the public domain. Critics believe it should have happened decades ago.
‘I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This’
The Palisades Fire is destroying places that I’ve loved.
Trump’s Lawyer Walked Into a Trap
By the end of the argument, everyone knew it.
What to Read When the Odds Are Against You
Literature is full of reminders that long odds can sometimes be surmounted.
The Cases Against Trump: A Guide
Thirty-four felony convictions. Charges of fraud, election subversion, and obstruction. One place to keep track of the president-elect’s legal troubles.
Photos: The Palisades Fire Scorches Parts of Los Angeles
Images from a destructive wildfire that erupted yesterday, driven by extreme winds and dry conditions
A Crush Can Teach You a Lot About Yourself
There’s no harm in fantasies, even if you know they’ll never come true.
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